Politics

• Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes $6.3 Million

  Nov 14th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele

  The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors was given the unique opportunity today to make history and decrease taxes for Milwaukee County residents; instead they choose to raise taxes to pad their own benefits and support their own pet projects.

• Milwaukee County Board Adopts 2013 Budget

  Nov 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  Board Overrides 23 of 25 Budget Vetoes from County Executive, Prepares to Implement Business of the People of Milwaukee County

• Sup. Taylor Welcomes County Executive Abele’s Veto of the Resolution Abolishing Economic Development Director Position

  Nov 13th, 2012 by Steve F. Taylor

  “I commend County Executive Chris Abele for his veto on the abolishment of the position of Economic Development Director.”

• Abele Urges Board to Sustain Vetoes That Save $6.3 Million

  Nov 13th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele

  Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele signed vetoes today that will offer better public safety, better service and save taxpayers millions of dollars.

• Abele’s Vetoes Lower Taxes $6.3 Million

  Nov 13th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele

  Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will sign vetoes today that, if upheld, will lower property taxes for every resident in Milwaukee County.

• School Districts Benefit Costs $366 Million Lower in 2012

  Nov 12th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  WISTAX Offers First Look At Impacts of Act 10 and State Budget on School Finances

• Is There a Walker Secret Health Exchange Plan?

  Nov 9th, 2012 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  Open records suggest Walker may propose substandard exchange, setting up a showdown with the Federal Government

• Supervisor Stamper Praises Board for Leadership in Cases Involving Death of a Person in Law Enforcement Custody

  Nov 6th, 2012 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II

  Board overwhelmingly approves resolution outlining policy for Medical Examiner’s office

• Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Annoucnes Four “Chat with the Chair” Events

  Nov 6th, 2012 by Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic

  “Chats” set for West Allis, Cudahy, Shorewood and River Hills

• United County Board Approves 2013 Budget on 13-5 Vote

  Nov 5th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  Two-thirds back plan to improve public safety, lessen impact on taxpayers

• County Board 2013 Budget Blast

  Nov. 5, 2012

  Nov 5th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, under the leadership of Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, has adopted the 2013 Budget today.

• Common Council makes cuts in approved budget, preserves property tax relief

  Nov 2nd, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council

  The 2013 amended city budget approved today by the Milwaukee Common Council provides some property tax relief for residents, while holding steady on crucial city services.